The new Russia... might look a lot like the old Russia

Thursday, May 08, 2008

Vladmir Putin is expected to be confirmed as Russia’s Prime Minister today. Putin's nomination was the first official presidential act of newly sworn-in Dmitry Medvedev. The Takeaway asks: What’s ahead for Russia?
Guest: Edward Lucas is the author of "The New Cold War" and is the Central and Eastern Europe correspondent for The Economist. He’s been covering the region for over 20 years.

Contributors:

Sitara Nieves

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